2/26/2013 |
Smoak smashes go-ahead homer vs. BrewersFranklin Gutierrez and Michael Saunders hit back-to-back home runs in the third inning and Justin Smoak delivered a go-ahead, two-run blast in the eighth, powering the Mariners' 6-5 win over the Brewers on Tuesday at Maryvale Baseball Park.

2/26/2013 |
Leading Team USA an emotional endeavor for TorreJoe Torre is prepared to feel something different from anything else in his 53 years devoted to baseball the moment he puts a jersey with "Team USA" across the front for the World Baseball Classic.

2/26/2013 |
Lowell the latest alum to lend helping handJust when you thought that Pedro Martinez, Jason Varitek and Tim Wakefield would complete the trio of recently retired players helping out at the Red Sox's camp, Mike Lowell emerged as a surprise guest instructor on Tuesday.

2/26/2013 |
Napoli takes swings against BuchholzMike Napoli got an ideal tune-up for his upcoming Grapefruit League debut by digging into the batters' box against Clay Buchholz on Tuesday morning.

2/26/2013 |
Price survives scare; Rays' offense rolls vs. AstrosDavid Price threw a brief scare into the Rays' dugout when he tried to stop a comebacker with his left hand, and the ball ricocheted off his wrist. Price was fine and did not require any attention.

2/26/2013 |
Late homers by Brown, Joseph win it for PhilsThe Phillies didn't make much noise early in Tuesday's game, but homers in the seventh inning from Domonic Brown and Tommy Joseph powered them to a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over the visiting Yankees.

2/26/2013 |
Healthy Blanks ready to prove worth to PadresKyle Blanks is not just right here in big league camp, but the 26-year-old is completely healthy after missing most of last season with a torn left labrum and the subsequent surgery in April.

2/26/2013 |
Slick-fielding Barney hoping to repeat 2012 successCubs second baseman Darwin Barney had a strong season in the field last year, setting numerous fielding records and winning the National League Gold Glove. He's hoping for similar success this season, while also improving his offense.

2/26/2013 |
Berkman may make Rangers debut ThursdayLance Berkman, who has been sidelined with a strained right calf muscle, could be the Rangers' designated hitter on Thursday against the Indians in Surprise. Adrian Beltre, who also has a strained right calf, could follow him into the lineup shortly thereafter.

2/26/2013 |
Pierzynski shrugs off reunion with White SoxRangers catcher A.J. Pierzynski was in the lineup on Tuesday against his former team, facing the White Sox at Surprise Stadium. Pierzynski spent eight seasons with Chicago before signing with Texas in the offseason, but he didn't see the reunion as being a big deal.

2/26/2013 |
Lincecum feels good in Spring Training debutWhat mattered Tuesday at Camelback Ranch was that Tim Lincecum displayed the form that captivated observers when he won Cy Young Awards and made All-Star teams. Despite his statistical line in the Giants' 8-8 Cactus League tie with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lincecum looked and felt strong.

2/26/2013 |
Beckett solid in spring debut vs. GiantsJosh Beckett struck out three in two scoreless innings and the Dodgers got the jump on Giants starter Tim Lincecum before San Francisco rallied for an 8-8 tie Tuesday at Camelback Ranch.

2/26/2013 |
Darvish is flawless in Cactus League debutYu Darvish retired six straight hitters to begin the game, striking out two, and Mike Olt delivered his first hit of the spring with a two-run home run in the Rangers' 14-8 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday.

2/26/2013 |
Viciedo is getting a kick out of springWhite Sox hitting coach Jeff Manto has added a leg kick to Dayan Viciedo's swing this spring, and the promising young outfielder is starting to buy into the technique as he grows more comfortable with the change.

2/26/2013 |
Gillaspie leads productive day for South SidersThird baseman Conor Gillaspie led the White Sox with two hits and four RBIs, and the South Siders took advantage of a shaky Rangers bullpen in Tuesday's 14-8 Cactus League victory.

2/26/2013 |
Cruz out of lineup, Gwynn misses workoutsDodgers third baseman Luis Cruz was scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup with flu-like symptoms and outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr. was held out of workouts to nurse a sore left groin muscle.

2/26/2013 |
Griffin's remarkable rise inspiring A's confidenceIn a short career in which A.J. Griffin made his Major League debut in the Bay Bridge Series, won his first six decisions and pitched in the American League Division Series, the A's right-hander took part in a first more typical for that of a 25-year-old ballplayer: his Cactus League debut.